The global agricultural sprayers market size is predicted to reach US$ 3,106.1 million in 2023 and further register a growth rate of 5.9% CAGR between 2023 and 2033. Total agricultural sprayer sales are poised to generate revenues worth US$ 5,499.5 million by the end of 2033.
Growing focus on farm mechanization to cope with rising food demand along with rising popularity of self-propelled and aerial sprayers is a prominent factor driving agricultural sprayer demand worldwide.
Agricultural sprayers are machines or equipment used for applying liquid substances such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to crops or plants. Addition of these liquid substances by using agricultural sprayers allows farmers to maintain crop health during the crop growth cycle.
Agricultural sprayers come in various types, sizes, and designs. Right from simple handheld sprayers to self-propelled and aerial ones, agricultural sprayers have become essential pest control tools across the thriving agricultural sector.
Incorporation of agricultural sprayers helps farmers significantly improve productivity and save labor costs. They also save farmers from pesticide exposure. Thanks, to these features, demand for agricultural sprayers is set to rise at a healthy pace during the projection period.
Rapid shift from manual farming to modern mechanized farming, especially across nations such as China, India, and the United States is expected to bolster agricultural sprayer sales over the next ten years.
The progression of modern farm techniques has a direct impact on the growth of the agricultural sprayers industry. Development and adoption of precision farming techniques provide benefits to production corporations, agricultural cooperatives, agricultural operators, and local governments.
Another crucial factor expected to positively influence expansion of the global agricultural sprayers is the growing concerns regarding food insecurity triggered by population explosion and reduction in arable land.
2018 to 2022 Agricultural Sprayers Sales Outlook Compared to Demand Forecast from 2023 to 2033
Global sales of agricultural sprayers experienced a CAGR of 3.9% from 2018 to 2022. However, for the projection period between 2023 and 2033, agricultural sprayers demand is set to increase at a robust CAGR of 5.9%.
As per FMI, the agricultural sprayers’ demand is predicted to reach 1.2 million units in 2023. Rapid transition towards modern mechanized farming and increasing focus on enhancing crop production to tackle food insecurity are key factors spurring growth in the global agricultural sprayers industry.
Subsequently, awareness associated with the benefits of using advanced agricultural equipment, especially across India, Japan, Korea, and other developing nations is surging. These benefits such as reduced cost, improved efficiency, and reduced manual labor will boost agricultural sprayer sales through 2033.
Agricultural sprayers have become essential equipment for applying liquid agrochemicals to plants or crops. They help farmers to protect crops from pests, improve productivity, and save money. Hence, growing usage of sprayers across thriving agricultural sector is anticipated to aid in the expansion of the global market.
Leading companies in the market are committed towards developing advanced agricultural sprayers to cater to the rising demand from end users. They are continuously introducing innovative spraying equipment to increase sales. This will bode well for the market
Key Trends Propelling the Global Agricultural Sprayers Sales
Technological Advancements in Agricultural Spraying Equipment to Boost Sales
Advent of diverse technologies, including drones and autonomous sprayers, are presenting a significant and attractive potential for the expansion of the agricultural sprayers industry.
To transmit information to the farmers, a drone makes use of cutting-edge technologies in a variety of small sensors, including accelerometers, GPS modules, potent CPUs, and digital radios. Drones may be used by farmers to identify weeds in the middle of the field and search for pests and illnesses.
Positioning technology has made yield mapping relatively simple and assisted farmers in working in the field even in challenging weather circumstances such as rain, fog, and dust.
Positioning technologies include integrating GPS (global positioning system) with GIS (geographic information systems). Several businesses have made a big out of regularly updating their technology to keep up with the rising demand for technology.
For instance, businesses such as ASPEE and GUSS are substantially investing in research and development to provide more sophisticated sprayers. This is expected to increase the demand for agricultural sprayers in the global market.
What Makes China a Profitable Market for Agricultural Sprayer Manufacturers?
Shift Towards Mechanized Agriculture to Improve Agricultural Sprayer Demand in China
According to Future Market Insights, China is expected to account for 93.8% of revenue in 2023. Sales of agricultural sprayers are expected to surge at 6% CAGR between 2023 and 2033, with the country accounting for over 94% of revenue in East Asia.
By the end of 2033, China’s agricultural sprayers industry is set to reach a valuation of US$ 1768.9 million. Growth in the country is attributed to the rapid shift from traditional labor-intensive farming practices to mechanized agriculture practices. Another factor aiding the agricultural sprayer demand is favorable government policies in China to boost the agriculture industry.
For instance, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), in 2021, announced the subsidy of US$ 3.2 billion to grain farmers to improve the input costs. The ministry also set an objective for mid-term for the annual production of grains at a minimum of 650 million tons.
Growing demand for food products across China due to increasing export is encouraging farmers to improve their production capacity. As a result, they are utilizing advanced agricultural equipment such as self-propelled sprayers, tractor mounted sprayers, harvesters, tillers, etc. This is creating lucrative growth opportunities for agricultural sprayer companies in the country.
What is the Demand Outlook for Agricultural Sprayers in India?
Favorable Initiatives by Private and Government Organizations in Farming Industry to Propel Agricultural Sprayers’ Sales
The agricultural sprayers market in India is anticipated to expand at 7.0% CAGR during the projection period, reaching a valuation of US$ 679.4 million by 2033. Growth in the market is driven by rising demand for agricultural products, high adoption of modern agricultural equipment, and high concentration of manufacturers and suppliers of agricultural equipment.
Increasing support from government and private organizations to farmers and agricultural equipment manufacturers is positively influencing agricultural sprayer sales in the country.
Indian agricultural organizations such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research provide support and incentives for start-ups to develop self-operated drones and robotic sprayers specifically for the restoration and protection of plantations from pests and diseases.
Similarly, various banks provide loans and subsidies to farmers for agricultural equipment. This is acting as a catalyst triggering growth of the agricultural sprayers industry in India and the trend is likely to continue during the forecast period.
How will the Agricultural Sprayers Demand Rise in the United States?
Reduction in Arable Land and Availability of Advanced Equipment Boosting Agricultural Sprayer Sales in the USA
Currently, the United States holds around 86.1% share of North America agricultural sprayers industry. Further, as per FMI, the USA agricultural sprayers market is forecast to progress at 4.9% CAGR during the assessment period, reaching a valuation of US$ 339.2 million by 2033.
Growing popularity of driverless sprayers, availability of technologically innovative and advanced farm equipment, and changing farming methods are a few of the key factors driving the USA market forward.
Another key factor that is expected to bolster agricultural sprayers sales in the United States is the loss of arable land in the country. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), total number of farms in the country reduced from 2.20 million in 2007 to 2.02 million in 2020.
Decline in arable land coupled with burgeoning demand for food products is prompting the farmers to use advanced agricultural equipment such as sprayers to improve crop performance and eliminate the threat of pests and insecticides. This will continue to generate high demand for agricultural sprayers during the next ten years.
Subsequently, heavy presence of leading agricultural sprayer manufacturers such as AGCO Corporation and Deere and Company will help the USA market to thrive rapidly. These leading companies are concentrating on developing customer-centric and advanced solutions with enhanced features .
Further, growing demand for orchard sprayers and increasing adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for spraying chemicals are expected to positively impact the market expansion.
Category-wise Insights
Which Agricultural Sprayer will Remain Highly Sought-After ?
Self-propelled Sprayers to be the Most Preferred Agricultural Sprayer among Farmers
Based on type, the market is segmented into handheld, self-propelled, tractor mounted, trailed, and aerial. Among these, self-propelled sprayer is expected to be the most sought-after agricultural sprayer, accounting for around 33.6% of share.
FMI predicts the self-propelled agricultural sprayer sales will surge at 5.8% CAGR during the assessment period, surpassing US$ 1837.7 million by the end of 2033. This is attributed to rising adoption of self-propelled agricultural sprayers by farmers to significantly improve overall productivity.
Self-propelled sprayers have become popular due to advancements in technology and are equipped with spray booms. They allow farmers to enhance spraying efficiency as well as productivity while taking full advantage of every second they have in the field.
There is a significant demand for this type of sprayer equipped with high-tech multi-task instruments to improve and streamline the application and have exact control over product quantities, assuring higher productivity.
Self-propelled sprayers are useful for effectively covering huge sections of the field. According to Agricultural Technology National Institute (INTA) 65% of the self-propelled sprayers, which are used to apply 85% of the USA chemicals, are owned by contractors.
Self-propelled sprayer models with convenient tank capacities that help farmers manage tight operating windows and challenging field conditions at various crop stages are expected to contribute to positive growth prospects.
Why is Demand for Electric and Battery Powered Agricultural Sprayers Rising?
Rapid Shift Towards Sustainable and Cost-effective Agricultural Equipment Fueling Demand
Based on power source, currently, fuel based agricultural sprayers segment leads the global market, with a total valuation of around US$ 1968.8 million in 2023.
However, with growing preferences for sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural equipment, demand for electric & battery-powered agricultural sprayers is forecast to surge at a robust CAGR of 6.1% CAGR. Similarly, solar-based sprayers segment is set to expand at 6.4% CAGR through 2033.
Battery-operated agricultural sprayers are witnessing strong growth in the market owing to progress in battery technology, digitalization, and new-generation spraying techniques. The segment is expected to hold around 23.4% share of the global market in 2023.
Farmers opted for electric and battery driven sprayers over fuel-based and manual counterparts, in line with the demand for portable, sustainable, and cost-effective equipment.
Competitive Landscape
The market is oligopolistic and Tier-I companies are aiming to venture into collaboration and funding start-up programs of associated businesses to further strengthen market presence. They are also focused on developing sprayers with user-friendly regulation systems and advanced robotics.
Key Developments
- In September 2022, Herbicide GUSS, the first and only autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer was introduced by GUSS Automation. Available at selected John Deere dealerships, the new sprayer can be monitored through a laptop and hence eliminates exposure to any chemical being sprayed.
- In December 2021, AGCO Corporation acquired 2.9% equity stake in Greeneye Technology, a leading specialist in AI-driven spraying equipment based in Israel.
These insights are based on a report on Agricultural Sprayers Market by Future Market Insights
Source : Future Market Insights